[ale] apt-get/debian

[phrostie]

I still don't see why the version of X should matter.

on redhat or mandrake i've used the same afterstep with out reguard for what 
version of X.

On Sunday 04 November 2001 18:58, you wrote:
> I understand your problem.. I think none of the pre built distros are for
> you since they all have packages built against specific libraries..
>
> Best option is to stick your code. the next best thing is to wait for
> releases and buy the CD :)
>
> Vaidhy
>
> On Sun, Nov 04, 2001 at 03:45:26PM -0500, phrostie wrote:
> > I've tried.
> > the 4.x versions of Xfree will not run as high of video modes as 3.3.6
> > with out the addition of mode lines.  if you add the mode lines it will
> > not toggle between video modes correctly...............
> >
> > it's not a debian thing because i've had the same problem with mandrake.
> >
> > I like the idea of apt-get but it is not realistic for those of us on
> > dialup conection unless there is a way to have better control over
> > dependencies. it turns a 2.5 meg download into 40 megs.
> >
> > > I think that if you have X3.3.x working, you can get X4 working.. the
> > > only chnages needed are in the config.
> > >
> > > Vaidhy

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